How Many People Are Named Jumah?

Complete statistics for the name Jumah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jumah
Very Rare
Arabic

Jumah means 'Friday' in Arabic, making it a unique choice tied to the Islamic holy day. Only 6 people in America today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 59,797,558 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 6 births.

~6
Living in US
1 in 59,797,558
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friday
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Serene Calm Religious
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,078
Worldwide Bearers
#16,055
Global Rank
🇸🇾 Syria
19,991
🇮🇶 Iraq
19,365
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
5,933
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,727
🇱🇷 Liberia
1,689
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,520
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,457
🇵🇸 Palestine
957
🇵🇰 Pakistan
749
🇲🇾 Malaysia
385

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jumah Through the Generations

Jumah, a name rooted in Arabic culture, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1978. With only 6 recorded births that year, the name has maintained a consistent but very small footprint. Today, all 6 individuals bearing this name are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation gap where younger parents haven't adopted the name yet. This stability suggests Jumah is neither fading nor gaining significant traction, sitting comfortably between classic and modern naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Jumah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jumah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jumah

How Many People Have the Name Jumah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6 people in the United States currently share the name Jumah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 59,797,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jumah a Common or Rare Name?

Jumah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jumah Mean?

Jumah means "Friday" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jumah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jumah Most Popular?

The name Jumah reached peak popularity in 1978, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jumah?

Approximately 6 people named Jumah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 59,797,558 Americans.

Is Jumah a rare name?

Jumah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 59,797,558 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jumah mean?

Jumah means "Friday" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jumah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jumah are male and 0% are female.

When was Jumah most popular?

Jumah peaked in 1978 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6
All-Time Births6
1 in X1 in 59,797,558
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1978
World Rank#16,055
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.